Natural Resources Conservation at West Valley College
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources Conservation, take a look at what West Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Valley College is in Saratoga, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 natural resources conservation degrees were granted at West Valley College.
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Studying Online at West Valley College
Many students take online classes at West Valley College. Among 7,655 students, 2,975 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,613 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Natural Resources Conservation graduates at West Valley College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Natural Resources Conservation graduates at West Valley College are 21% women (4) and 79% men (15).
Natural Resources Conservation Associate’s Program at West Valley College
Among the 10 associate’s natural resources conservation graduates at West Valley College, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at West Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Natural Resources Conservation associate’s degree recipients at West Valley College, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Natural Resources Conservation Concentrations at West Valley College
The Natural Resources Conservation program at West Valley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Natural Resources Conservation | 16 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources Conservation program at West Valley College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Natural Resources Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Park Naturalists | $76,516 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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